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KC03 KZW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,483 mi
Last recorded9,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 KZW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 9,483 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced not fully extinguishing when flashing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 9,475 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements undersized (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced not fully extinguishing when flashing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 9,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 9,234 miles

Front end alignment

Pass 20 Apr 2022 8,367 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 7,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 7,639 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 7,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 6,501 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,132 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 5,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 5,103 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 3,897 miles

REAR LIGHT WORKING WELL BUT A LITTLE INSECURE

Pass 21 Aug 2006 3,404 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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KC03 KZW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC03 KZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KC03 KZW registered?

KC03 KZW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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